Former vocalist of defunct American post-hardcore band Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Tyson Stevens has died. The news has been confirmed by the singer’s current band Coma Prevail and his girlfriend on Facebook. He was just 29 years-old.
News of Stevens’ death was first reported by Alt Press who claimed an anonymous source said that the singer was found dead this morning by his girlfriend Sabrina Amber. Since then Amber has taken to social media to confirm the news and posted a heartbreaking tribute to her boyfreind on his Facebook wall.
“I know its been a long year and I tried my hardest to keep you happy and safe, I just hope you knew that,” reads part of the statement. “I love you so fucking much Ty. You will always be the one. And I will always be yours.”
Stevens’ new band, Coma Prevail, have also confirmed the news on Facebook, writing, “Unfortunately the rumours are true. Out of respect for family we will post details soon. Thank you.”
As the frontman of Scary Kids Scaring Kids Stevens had toured to Australia on multiple occasions, including with the Soundwave Festival in 2008 and then in 2010 as part of the band’s Farewell tour.
No further details have been given surrounding Stevens’ death. See the Facebook posts below.
Scary Kids Scaring Kids – Faces